Adding a Storm Affecting Control Zone Parameter

To add a Storm Affecting Control Zone parameter, complete these steps:

1. Click the Parameter Manager tab on the Service Alert Administration Tool.

2. Click the Add button. The appropriate fields on the Parameter Information pane become enabled.

3. Enter a descriptive name for the parameter into the Name field.

4. Click the Select Contact Groups... button. The Select Contact Groups dialog box appears.

5. Select one or more groups to be notified when the parameter is violated from the Select Contact Groups dialog box.

6. Click the OK button on the Select Contact Groups dialog box. The Select Contact Groups dialog box disappears.

7. Select "6. Storm affecting control zone" from the Type drop-down list.

8. Check Storm Started and/or Storm Ended in the Trigger. If Storm Started is checked, Storm Updated will become available and can also be checked.

9. Click the Select Control Zones... button. The Select Control Zone dialog box appears.

10. Choose the desired control zones for the alert and click OK. The Control Zones field will be populated with your choice.

11. Click the Save button to save the parameter.